Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Monitoring Microclimates

In this lab, students use a weather or anemometer sensor to identify factors that affect measurements used in reporting weather and climate information.

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Sunlight Intensity and Reflectivity

In this lab, students will use a light sensor, a fast-response temperature probe, and a stainless steel temperature probe to explore the concept that air...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Tracking Weather

In this lab, students use a weather/anemometer sensor to determine how variations in temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, dew point, wind speed,...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Earth's Magnetic Field

In this lab, students use a magnetic field sensor to visualize the magnetic field lines surrounding Earth.

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Radiation Energy Transfer

In this lab, students use a temperature sensor to determine the effect the color of a container has on the temperature of water in the container as it...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Seafloor Spreading and Plate Tectonics

In this lab, students use a magnetic field sensor to explore the movement of Earth's crustal plates...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Photosynthesis and Primary Productivity

In this lab, students use a dissolved oxygen sensor to determine the primary productivity of an aquatic...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration in a Terrarium

In this lab, students will use an oxygen sensor, carbon dioxide sensor, and a temperature sensor...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Cellular Respiration and Carbon Cycle

In this lab, students use a carbon dioxide sensor to compare the respiration of dormant bean seeds...

Advanced Placement / Environmental Science

Energy Content of Food

In this lab, students will use a fast response temperature sensor to investigate and compare the energy content of four different food items: marshmallow,...

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